Maia has some news for me as soon as we wake up the following day. Maia: I’m not going to Henford with you and Tami today. But I’ll still try to make it to Mase’s wedding tomorrow. Wade: What do you mean? Why not? Everyone is looking forward to seeing you. Maia: And I’d love…
Tambara: Did my grandma like to play? Clyde: Play? With, like, what, toys? No, playing wasn’t her thing. But she liked to cook. We never had money, but if anyone ever visited the house—she insisted on feeding them. Maia doesn’t remember that about her mother, but maybe that’s where she got her love of cooking….
Familiar meowing coming from downstairs awakens Tambara. She jumps out of bed and hurries down, excited because it can only be her beloved cat, Luna. Sure enough, Luna is standing there—dirty and smelly, as if she’s been through hell and back. Tambara: *scolding tone* You silly, silly cat! Don’t leave again without telling me! Tami’s…
We arrive at the local rec center. I have on my stuffy knight’s helmet, with my breath bouncing back on me… making me wish I had refreshed it with some toothpaste before leaving. We see another little girl, with her father, dressed in the same costume as Tami’s. Tami greets her. Tambara: Hi! Are you…
Maia and Tambara return home from their day at the salon with fresh braids and pretty nails. They can’t resist a selfie or two. Tambara: *taking a selfie* I look like a big girl, mommy. Maia: You are a big girl. Maia pulls out her phone. Maia: Say cheese, Tami! Tambara: Cheese? Why? Maia: It’s…
It’s a new day, and Tambara and I are reaching our next life stages. Tambara will become school-aged, and I’ll officially be starting the second part of adulthood. What better way to celebrate getting older than to get in a great workout? I slowly climb out of bed to avoid waking Maia and head downstairs…
I can tell there’s something on Maia’s mind when we arrive home. Wade: Everything okay? Maia: Yes and no Wade: No? Maia: I’m worried about my father. Maia fills me in on what she saw around Clyde’s house that concerns her. Wade: Yeah, I picked up on a few things too. But I knew something…
I’m exhausted when we arrive in San Sequoia a few hours later. But rather than going straight home where I can nap, Maia insists on stopping by and checking on her father first. Maia: We won’t stay long. I just want to make sure he’s okay. Wade: What makes you think he wouldn’t be? Maia:…
We have a few more hours before it’s time to check out of the rental, so I head downstairs to check on Dray to make sure he’s not sleeping in. I knock on the door, surprised to hear his nondrowsy voice respond. Drake: Come in I see him sitting on the bed, looking deep in…
Note: Aside from most of Drake and Damon’s dialogue, this part of the collab was written by Maria, also known as igglemouse. The link takes you to her Tumblr page! Tonight is the night, date night, and for me, it’s never too early to start preparing. I like to give myself time and space to make…
